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Viola Davis made an impression on audiences two decades ago when she played Eva May in the film “Antwone Fisher.”
In a scene with Derek Luke, who plays the lead character Antwone Fisher, Davis uttered only a few words followed by a powerful silence relying solely on expression.
Davis shared a sentimental Instagram post bringing attention to the film’s anniversary, calling it the “joy” of her career.
Additionally, she also revealed she was paid $671 for a day’s work.
Many users gave Davis her well-deserved flowers while some shared polarizing reactions about her compensation for the film, in a post shared by theJasmineBRAND.
“It’s not always about the money when you’re doing something you love. The fruits of your labor will follow behind your dedication,” another user wrote.
Davis has certainly come a long way. Celebrity Net Worth estimates the actress has a net worth of $25 million.
Yes, that’s impressive. However, Davis herself knows there’s still a lot to be done in the industry in terms of equal pay.
“People say, ‘You’re a black Meryl Streep … We love you. There is no one like you,” Davis said, according to PEOPLE. “OK, then if there’s no one like me, you think I’m that, you pay me what I’m worth.”
